Here's another issue (but I bought anyways):
"The product must be activated prior to rebate redemption. Activation requires a valid credit card in order to establish your software subscription. Subscription fees will be
automatically charged to your account upon expiration of the initial term. You may cancel your subscription at any time. Total Defense will verify that the product has been
activated prior to issuing the rebate."

I did a similar deal before. It worked out OK but you have to be attentive. Mark you calendar with the earliest date you can cancel the service. Keep close track of everything. If you use an app or service that lets you set reminders, set it to make sure you don't forget.

Deals have a price in addition to the low dollar amount. It is the requirement to pay attention.

I did a similar deal before. It worked out OK but you have to be attentive. Mark you calendar with the earliest date you can cancel the service. Keep close track of everything. If you use an app or service that lets you set reminders, set it to make sure you don't forget.

Deals have a price in addition to the low dollar amount. It is the requirement to pay attention.

You also have to be careful. I have a system I'm going to be nuking the install on. After I initially registered my account, my activation wasn't don't until I installed one of their products. I basically saw two 'activations'. I suspect if you just make an account, its not enough. You have to install the product to get the proper activation.

It's a Total Defense rebate - and I haven't heard anything about them, good or bad - I'm just not willing to take the chance that it doesn't get fulfilled.

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Thank you saved money. rebate company is horrible.

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i thought maybe the rebate is through tigerdirect, which if it were the case, in the past i have had good experiences getting my money back.

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How long is the initial free period?

This is processed by 4MyRebate which is the same company the processes Tiger Direct rebates (they're actualy owned by Tiger's parent company). Although there client is Total Defense in this case (TDI-10XXX) rather then Tiger Direct (TD-XXXX), I would consider the rebate to be nearly as reliable. You do actually have to activate the software on their web site using a CC, but you shouldn't have to install it. They will do a $1 authorization and you won't be billed for a year. You can cancel auto-renewal instantly after activation; there is no need to wait until you get the rebate.

On installation: My first copy wasn't installed and seemed to get stuck in the documentation received state but I don't think that was why. It was probably their first rebate through 4MyRebate and it was also during the holidays when everything was taking forever. When I called the rep happened to mention that it was activated but not installed while he was approving it. I did install subsequent copies in virtual machines and the rebates were all approved within the normal 4MyRebate timeframe.

Says rebate is for qualifying purchase with the software? Is the drive a qualifying purchase?

Yes, this or anything bundled with Total Defense should be good.

Last month it worked and they didn't even have the "or qualifying purchases" part in there. People would chat with them and they basically said that this thing counts even though it clearly doesn't fall into any of the listed categories.

After speaking with tiger direct, the rebate must accompany a purchase of a pc.

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PROOF OF PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS:
• Signed Rebate Form • Original UPC Barcode Label from Total Defense product • Activation Code or Copy of Welcome Email (Activation code can be
found on the back of your user guide) • Product must be activated prior to rebate redemption • Proof of purchase of PC, Laptop, Smartphone, Windows
office, Tech Bench Service
or other qualifying purchase on Tigerdirect.com website

MY CHAT WITH THEM:
SDeal: I'm confused about the terms of the rebate for item W10-9044 TD, can you clarify?
Phil L: yes.
SDeal: Hello ?
Phil L: please wait.
SDeal: Hello ?
Phil L: send in the signed rebate form, barcode from box, activation code of software after purchasing 1-year license and proof of purchase of a computer or service.
SDeal: Wait... so i have to purchase a 1-year anti-virus subscription and purchase a pc to get this rebate?
Phil L: yes, as advertised
SDeal: that's insane, why don't you put that info with the bundle ad itself, not in tiny rebate print.
Phil L: please read the terms of the rebate form before making said purchase.
SDeal: ok
Phil L: anything else i can help you with today?

Last month it worked and they didn't even have the "or qualifying purchases" part in there. People would chat with them and they basically said that this thing counts even though it clearly doesn't fall into any of the listed categories.

Yeah, I noticed that. I also bought the same bundle last month and have been screwing around with them trying to get them to confirm that you don't need a new PC/Laptop on the rebate. This rebate put my mind at ease since they obviously intended that clause.

For me it's $29.75 AR ACB, which would be a great price even for a 3.5" drive.

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looks like people are really scared of this rebate...

Stupid thing is even if the CA rebates are sus, TigerDirect rebates (through their processor) are rock solid. This is from 100+ rebates done to date.

This Thread is more than 653 days old. It is very likely that it does not need any further discussion and thus bumping it serves no purpose.If you still feel it is necessary to make a new reply you may do so.
I am aware that this Thread is rather old but I still want to make a reply.

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